Community College Pond
Chippewa County, WisconsinEutrophic
Community College Pond is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Chippewa County, MI. Water quality is graded D based on 3 sampling years through 2023. Compared to the 17 other monitored lakes in Chippewa County, Community College Pond ranks #18 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2023-05-09. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
Swimming Safety
Swimming not recommended, poor water quality with high algae risk
Water Quality Grade: D, Poor
Very murky, less than 1.5 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 35 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 97.4 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 67.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 1.5 ft | F |
| Phosphorus | 35 µg/L | C |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 97.4 µg/L | F |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 67 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #18 of 18 lakes in Chippewa County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Community College Pond holds Grade D. 5 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- ASaint Mary'S River Offshore LakeChippewa County · 0.4 mi · Two grade letters higher (D → A)
- ASaint Mary'S River Shore LakeChippewa County · 0.3 mi · Two grade letters higher (D → A)
- BSpectacle LakeChippewa County · 1.1 mi · Two grade letters higher (D → B)
- BWharf 1 LakeChippewa County · 2.1 mi · Two grade letters higher (D → B)
- CBack Bay LakeChippewa County · 1.2 mi · Higher grade (D → C)
Nearby Lakes in Chippewa County
More Wisconsin Lake Rankings
Other Grade D Lakes in Wisconsin
Newaygo County · Clarity: 4.5 ft
Alger County · Clarity: 6.2 ft
Iosco County · Clarity: 5.5 ft
Cass County · Clarity: 6 ft
Gogebic County · Clarity: 4.5 ft
Washtenaw County · Clarity: 6.3 ft
Eutrophic Lakes in Wisconsin
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2023-05-09
Monitoring stations: 1